Francis Harley Scheetz papers, 1740-1963,-1947-1969 (bulk)
Collection Number: 2-10-1109
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
Francis Harley Scheetz papers, 1740-1963,-1947-1969 (bulk)
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
2-10-1109
Abstract:
Includes materials relating to Scheetz' student days and papers from his work as a
Cornell trustee and presidential councillor. Also, photographs; prints; four world
maps prepared for King Louis XV of France (1740, 1741); a portrait of General Henry
Dearborn, a Revolutionary War patriot; two Sèvres vases (gifts to General Dearborn
from Louis Philippe); information concerning the Xth International Congress on the
History of Science (1962); Theta Delta Chi correspondence; postcards; Scheetz' biographical
data; and World War I officer training information.
Creator:
Scheetz, Francis Harley, 1894-1968.
Quanitities:
12.5 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English
Francis H. Scheetz, a prominent Philadelphia lawyer, was a member of the Cornell University
Board of Trustees from 1951-1967, and then a trustee emeritus and presidential councillor
until his death in 1968. He was a recipient of the Cornell Medal for outstanding service
to the University. (Cornell University Class of 1916)
Includes materials relating to Scheetz' student days, including lecture notes, diplomas,
and Cornell Class of 1916 correspondence and reunion and fundraising material; papers
from his work as a Cornell trustee and presidential councillor concerning student
housing, Cornell United Religious Work, information concerning the Faculty Committee
on Academic Freedom and Tenure, the Charles J. Quillman, Jr. Fellowship (1952-1964),
Cornell Club of New York, Marquis Foundation, Society for the Humanities, Glee Club,
the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the Aeronautical Laboratory, Cornell University
Survey of Administrative Management (Volumes 1-5), student affairs, and minutes and
other materials of the University Council and Trustees. Also, photographs; prints;
four world maps prepared for King Louis XV of France (1740, 1741); a portrait of General
Henry Dearborn, a Revolutionary War patriot; two Sèvres vases (gifts to General Dearborn
from Louis Philippe); information concerning the Xth International Congress on the
History of Science (1962); Theta Delta Chi correspondence; postcards; Scheetz' biographical
data; and World War I officer training information.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
Francis Harley Scheetz Papers, #2-10-1109. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections,
Cornell University Library.
Names:
Dearborn, Henry, 1751-1829.
Charles J. Quillman, Jr. Fellowship
Cornell Club of New York
Cornell University. Aeronautical Laboratory
Cornell University. Board of Trustees
Cornell University. Class of 1916
Cornell University. Council
Cornell University. Faculty Committee on Academic Freedom and Tenure
Cornell University. Glee Club
Cornell University. Laboratory of Ornithology
Society for the Humanities
Cornell University Survey of Administrative Management
Cornell United Religious Work
Cornell University -- : Alumni and alumnae.
Marquis Foundation
Theta Delta Chi (Cornell University)
International Congress on the History of Sciences (Xth ) (Date of meeting or treaty
signing: 1962).)
Subjects:
Lawyers.
Teachers -- Tenure.
Student housing.
Fund raising.
Academic freedom.
Form and Genre Terms:
Photographs.
Maps.
CONTAINER LIST
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Container
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Description
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Date
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| Box 1 |
C.U. course and lecture notes--Sibley College
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| Box 1 |
World War I material, i.e. officer training, gas courses, general orders, maps, photos,
etc.
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| Box 2 |
Greater Cornell Committee,
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1947-1951 | |
| Box 2 |
Cornell University Council and Trustees,
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1950-1957 | |
| Box 2 |
Law note books
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| Box 3 |
Cornell University Council and Trustees,
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1958-1964 | |
| Box 3 |
Cornell University Class of '16, Fiscal Committee,
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1940-1962 | |
| Box 4 |
Cornell University Class of '16, correspondence,
|
1965-1967 | |
| Box 4 |
Cornell University Class of '16, anniversary dinner,
|
1956 | |
| Box 4 |
Cornell University Class of '16, reunion,
|
1966 | |
| Box 4 |
Cornell University Class of '16, fundraising,
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1959-1960 | |
| Box 4 |
Cornell University Class of '16, fundraising,
|
1961-1962 | |
| Box 4 |
Cornell University Class of '16, fundraising,
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1960-1961 | |
| Box 4 |
Cornell University Class of '16, 50th reunion,
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1963 | |
| Box 4 |
Cornell University Class of '16, 45th reunion correspondence,
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1961-1962 | |
| Box 4 |
Cornell University Class of '16, Preiffer Fund,
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1963-1965 | |
| Box 4 |
Cornell University Class of '16, fundraising prior to 1959,
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1951-1953 | |
| Box 4 |
Cornell University Class of '16, chair endowment
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| Box 4 |
Cornell University Class of '16, visiting professorships
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| Box 4 |
Cornell University Class of '16, James S. Jamieson Chair
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| Box 4 |
Cornell University Class of '16, Jane McCurdy Ford,
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1961-1965 | |
| Box 4 |
Younger Graduates Committee,
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1960-1961 | |
| Box 4 |
Aspirants for Cornell University,
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1960-1965 | |
| Box 4 |
Eric S. Erickson,
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1945-1958 | |
| Box 4 |
Moakley House,
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1948-1950 | |
| Box 5 |
Cornell Fund,
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1960-1964 | |
| Box 5 |
Cornell University Investment Pool,
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1964-1965 | |
| Box 5 |
Bequests and gifts,
|
1961-1965 | |
| Box 5 |
Fundraising, gifts and Council meetings,
|
1960s | |
| Box 6 |
Minutes of University Council,
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1952-1956 | |
| Box 6 |
Minutes of University Council,
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1956-1958 | |
| Box 6 |
C.U. taxation re: life income agreement,
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196?-1964 | |
| Box 6 |
Conflict of interest and business ethics,
|
1962 | |
| Box 6 |
Physics-ARPA construction project,
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1962 | |
| Box 6 |
Xth International Congress of History of Science,
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1962 | |
| Box 6 |
Liberalism at university level,
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1962-1964 | |
| Box 6 |
Eugene M. Kaufman, Jr. Collection,
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1960-1965 | |
| Box 6 |
Griffis Faculty Club, N. Y. City,
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1963 | |
| Box 6 |
Centennial,
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1962-1964 | |
| Box 6 |
Marquis Foundation,
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1952-1955 | |
| Box 6 |
Cornell Club of New York,
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1962-1964 | |
| Box 6 |
Presidential selection,
|
1961-1963 | |
| Box 6 |
Aeronautical Lab.,
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1962 | |
| Box 6 |
Rumsey bequest,
|
1960-1963 | |
| Box 6 |
Sarah M. Kaemmerling estate,
|
1958-1965 | |
| Box 7 |
C.U. group housing,
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1962-1964 | |
| Box 7 |
N.Y.S. Dormitory Authority,
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1962 | |
| Box 7 |
Group housing,
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1951-1965 | |
| Box 7 |
C.U.R.W.,
|
1959-1964 | |
| Box 7 |
C.U.R.W. correspondence,
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1953-1961 | |
| Box 7 |
C.U.R.W.,
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1961-1963 | |
| Box 7 |
Glee Club,
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1961-1962 | |
| Box 7 |
Lab. of Ornithology,
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1963-1964 | |
| Box 7 |
Charles R. Quillman, Jr. Fellowship,
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1946-1966 | |
| Box 7 |
W.H.C.U.,
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1959 | |
| Box 7 |
Society for the Humanities,
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1960-1967 | |
| Box 7 |
Charter,
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1959-1960 | |
| Box 7 |
Arts and Science Council,
|
1960-1964 | |
| Box 7 |
Bequests--life income agreements,
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1954-1966 | |
| Box 7 |
Student affairs,
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1959-1965 | |
| Box 7 |
Special bequests and endowments,
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1954-1963 | |
| Box 7 |
Alumni Association,
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1963-1966 | |
| Box 8 |
C.U. Survey of Administrative Management, Vols. 1-5
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| Box 8 |
Cornell Tax Conference,
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1960-1962 | |
| Box 8 |
Many folders concerning Trustee affairs. Also includes biographical and historical
data concerning the Scheetzes
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| Box 9 |
Graduate Hospital, University of Pennsylvania,
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1958-1959 | |
| Box 9 |
Mill Creek Valley Conservation,
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1934-1966 | |
| Box 10 |
Printed material
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| Box 11 |
Printed material
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Museum items
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| Mu. 882 |
Portrait of General Henry Dearborn
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| MU 882-883 | Mu. 883-884 |
Pr. of Sevres porcelain covered urns (vases)
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